"The Blackout" (2019) is a Russian science fiction thriller directed by Egor Baranov. The film is also known as "Avanpost" in Russian.
It is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the story of a group of people trying to survive after an unexplained global blackout.
The film depicts the struggles of the survivors as they face mysterious phenomena, unknown enemies, and the challenges of rebuilding society in the aftermath of the blackout. It combines elements of science fiction, action, and drama.
The film is set in a world that suddenly plunges into darkness, rapidly destroying life on Earth except for a small area in Eastern Europe. The fate of billions is unknown. Communications are down throughout the rest of the world, and only a small number of people have survived in the area that becomes known as the Circle of Life. To defend against the mysterious enemy, the humans mobilize an army, and outposts are built.